The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 45,000
€ 38,500
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.2
71.9
80.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.5 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CMUA
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
14.31 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
468 mi
Range
651 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
468 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
